Cup Form Proves Illusive !

 

Hutton exited in the early rounds of both Cockspur and Essex League Cup in the past fortnight but on both occasion they didnt go down without a fight.

In the Cockspur Cup on Sunday 4th May they travelled to Fords in Newbury Park.After losing the toss they were soon up against it as Fords bowlers took wickets regularly.Hutton batted for 35 overs reaching a dissapointing 90 all out with only Sam Pountney 23 and Chris McNally 11 reaching double figures.For the home side Aftab Khan and Khalid Hussain shared 7 wickets.In reply Fords never had it all there own way only passing Hutton's total with 8 wickets down.

Cocklin,McNally,Vanner and Steve Hammond each took 2 wickets each.

 

Hutton 90 all Out (35 overs)

Fords Sports and Social 91-8 (29.1 overs)

 

Fords won by 2 wickets

 

The Previous saturday they took on Chingford in the League cup but once again on a slow  wicket runs were hard to come by and they made only 145-9.Simon Thurston and Robbie Hayne with 45 and 32 started a recovery after the loss of early wickets.But 145 never seemed enough.Replying Chingford passed the Hutton total for the loss of 5 wickets with Rhone making 55 not out.Good bowling and a spirited fielding performance will give Hutton hope going into the first league match on May 10th.By then the side will included overseas  all rounder  James Day and hopefully he will cover for the loss of Dave Hammond and Jim Crapnell

 

Hutton 145-9(45 overs)

Chingford 146-5 (42.3 Overs)

 

Chingford won by 5 wickets